Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with matching contribution

Health & well-being plans

Career growth and stability

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior role requires a PE license and extensive HV substation expertise.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with protection/control and SCADA teams, and mentor junior staff. The position emphasizes technical leadership across 69kV–500kV projects, with strong emphasis on safety, standards

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required at hire.
Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
Experience with electric utilities, transmission and distribution companies, or power industry clients.
Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of substations typically 69kV through 500kV.
Develop and review substation designs including layouts, bus configurations, grounding, raceway, and equipment integration.
Perform electrical calculations: ground grid analysis, short-circuit, relay coordination, AC/DC system design.
Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.
Coordinate design with protection/control, SCADA, and communications teams; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Substation design

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

Position: Full-Time

Location: Any (Florida and Illinois preferred)

Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) Required

About the Role

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Substation Design to support power delivery projects for utility, municipal, and industrial clients. This senior-level role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in high‑voltage substations, including physical layout, protection and control coordination, and interdisciplinary design integration. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and direct experience working with transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities or power companies.

Key Responsibilities

Substation Engineering & Design

Lead the design of new, expanded, and upgraded electrical substations (typically 69kV through 500kV).
Develop and review substation designs including:
- Physical layouts and general arrangements
- Bus configurations and equipment arrangement
- Grounding systems and lightning protection
- Raceway and cable schedules
- Equipment foundations and integration with civil/structural designs
Perform and review electrical calculations, including:
- Ground grid analysis
- Short‑circuit and relay coordination support
- AC/DC system design
Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, design reports, and material lists.

Protection, Control & Systems Coordination

Coordinate substation design with protection and control engineers, SCADA, and communications teams.
Support breaker, transformer, relay, and protection scheme selection and integration.
Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and power system requirements.

Project Leadership & Technical Oversight

Serve as lead engineer or technical authority on substation projects.
Provide quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, transmission line, and environmental teams.
Support project managers with:
- Scope development
- Cost estimating
- Scheduling and risk identification
Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Industry Tools & Standards

Apply industry codes and standards:
- IEEE
- NESC
- NFPA (including NEC)
- ANSI
- Utility‑specific design criteria
Utilize industry‑standard software and tools:
- AutoCAD or MicroStation
- SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
- Ground grid and fault analysis tools
Maintain awareness of current substation construction methods, safety requirements, and materials.

Client & Field Support

Work directly with electric utilities, power providers, and industrial clients.
Support construction activities through:
- Review of contractor submittals
- Responses to RFIs
- Site visits and field observations
- Ensure design intent is effectively communicated and implemented in the field.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license (required at hire).
Minimum 8 years of experience in substation or power delivery engineering.
Prior experience working with:
- Electric utilities
- Transmission and distribution companies
- Power industry clients
Strong understanding of substation equipment, protection philosophies, and utility standards.
Proven ability to lead technical tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.